Specialist, Program Manager

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Job Title: Specialist, Program Manager

Job Code: 45466

Job Location: Greenville, TX

Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days- totaling 80 hours worked- and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

L3Harris is seeking a Specialist, Program Management to support the Over & Above (O&A) contract portfolio within the Intelligence & Defense Group (IDG) Business Area in Greenville, TX. The O&A Program Manager will be responsible for managing discrepancy-driven work efforts discovered during Programmed Depot Maintenance (PDM) on C-135 aircraft platforms that fall outside the scope of the base MITD/PDM contract Statement of Work (SOW) but are necessary to return aircraft to mission-ready status.

This position supports a Time & Materials (T&M) contract structure with multiple active performance obligations funded across government fiscal years and will transition to support follow-on fixed price contracts. The O&A Program Manager will work closely with Engineering, Operations, and Manufacturing to ensure rapid identification, scoping, pricing, negotiation, execution, and closure of O&A work packages across all C-135 variants on site, including Rivet Joint, Cobra Ball, Combat Sent, Trainer, Constant Phoenix, and RCTB platforms.

This role offers strong growth potential within L3Harris's Engineering, Procurement, and Fabrication (EPF) program management portfolio, with opportunities for increased responsibility and advancement as the candidate develops expertise across the broader EPF mission areas.

Essential Functions:

• Manage O&A contract execution including cost, schedule, and technical performance across multiple concurrent active performance obligations
• Serve as the primary customer contact for O&A program activities, leading program reviews and communicating status to customers and leadership
• Coordinate with MITD/PDM team to identify, scope, and document discrepancies that fall outside the base SOW and require O&A coverage
• Drive aggressive closure of open discrepancy reports (DRs) and work tickets across Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Contracts to support billing and contract closeout
• Manage contract closeout activities, ensuring all deliverables, financial reconciliations, and administrative requirements are met to enable timely payment
• Develop and maintain accurate cost tracking, EACs, and ETCs across all active O&A performance obligations
• Leverage data analytics and advanced reporting tools to track open work items, monitor financial performance, and provide data-driven status visibility
• Support transition planning as O&A work scope migrates from the current umbrella T&M contract to aircraft-specific O&A bids on the MITD/PDM contract
• Travel as required (up to 5%)

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior relevant experience; Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience; or in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 8 years of prior related experience
• Experience with DoD contracts in an aerospace maintenance, modification, or depot environment
• Experience driving closure of open action items, work orders, or DRs in a deadline-driven environment
• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Background in aerospace engineering, supply chain management, or manufacturing/shop operations
• Experience with Big Safari program management processes and contracting vehicles
• Familiarity with C-135 aircraft platforms and maintenance environments
• Knowledge of existing L3Harris processes, tools, and operations
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Ability to prioritize workload, work as part of a team, multi-task, work under pressure, and work extended hours during major deadlines
• Excellent editing, writing, and verbal communication
• High attention to detail, time management, and prioritization skills

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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